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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: Spiral Top
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Jan 4, 2014

Spiral Top

iss038e024925 (1/14/2020) --- View of light spirals from the Education Payload Observation (JAXA-EPO) experiment...

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NASA image: View of STS-100 orbiter Endeavour approaching for docking
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Apr 21, 2001

View of STS-100 orbiter Endeavour approaching for docking

ISS002-E-5891 (21 April 2001) --- A distant view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour preparing to dock with the...

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NASA image: Spacecraft Single Event Enviroments at High Shielding Mass (HiMassSEE)
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Aug 11, 2012

Spacecraft Single Event Enviroments at High Shielding Mass (HiMassSEE)

iss032e016954 (8/11/2012) --- A view of Spacecraft Single Event Enviroments at High Shielding Mass (HiMassSEE) kit 4...

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NASA image: The ISS Experience Z-Cam
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Jan 21, 2019

The ISS Experience Z-Cam

iss058e005160 (1/21/2019) --- A view of Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques setting up the...

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NASA image: Marconissta setup in Columbus
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Aug 13, 2018

Marconissta setup in Columbus

iss056e136189 (8/13/2020) --- A view of the Marconissta setup connected to the Amateur Radio on International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1270
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Aug 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1270

Workers rotate the Node 1, part of the primary payload of the first Space Shuttle launch of an International Space...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 10, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

Space Shuttle Orbiter Discovery lifted off for the STS-105 mission on August 10, 2001. The main purpose of the...

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NASA image: Phillips works on MFMG (Miscible Fluids in Microgravity) payload activities
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Jun 2, 2005

Phillips works on MFMG (Miscible Fluids in Microgravity) payload activities

ISS011-E-07709 (2 June 2005) --- Astronaut John L. Phillips, Expedition 11 NASA ISS science officer and flight...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1786
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Dec 5, 1997

KSC-97PC1786

Mission Specialist Jerry Ross participates in the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) for STS-88 in KSC's Space...

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NASA image: Spiral Top
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Jan 4, 2014

Spiral Top

iss038e024926 (1/14/2020) --- View of light spirals from the Education Payload Observation (JAXA-EPO) experiment...

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NASA image: Various views of the ISS taken by the STS-98 crew
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Feb 7, 2001

Various views of the ISS taken by the STS-98 crew

STS098-706-026 (7-20 February 2001) --- Backdropped by Earth dotted with clouds, this close-up view of the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1792
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Dec 5, 1997

KSC-97PC1792

Pilot Rick Sturckow, left of center, and Mission Specialist Jerry Ross, right of center, participate in the Crew...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-19 What's On Board Science Briefing
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Dec 3, 2019

SpaceX CRS-19 What's On Board Science Briefing

Representatives from NASA, ISS U.S. National Laboratory and members of selected science payload teams participated...

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NASA image: Zenith view of ISS over Earth taken during fly-around
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Feb 16, 2001

Zenith view of ISS over Earth taken during fly-around

STS098-713A-075 (16 February 2001) --- Backdropped by Earth dotted with clouds, this close-up view of the...

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NASA image: iss062e118892
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Apr 2, 2020

iss062e118892

ss062e118892 4/2/2020) --- A view of Bartolomeo in its final position on the Columbus module of the International...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1353
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Nov 17, 1999

KSC-99pp1353

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility, the cargo of NASA's Super Guppy...

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NASA image: Bartolomeo
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Mar 27, 2020

Bartolomeo

iss062e115840 (3/27/2020) --- Bartolomeo in the parking position below the Destiny module on the International Space...

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NASA image: View of STS-100 orbiter Endeavour approaching for docking
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Apr 21, 2001

View of STS-100 orbiter Endeavour approaching for docking

ISS002-E-5887 (21 April 2001) --- A view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour preparing to dock with the International...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1789
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Dec 5, 1997

KSC-97PC1789

Mission Specialist Nancy Currie and Commander Bob Cabana participate in the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) for...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0180
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Jan 28, 2005

KSC-05pd-0180

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An employee at the Space Station Processing Facility monitors engineering certification...

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NASA image: Spiral Top
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Jan 14, 2014

Spiral Top

iss038e024991 (1/14/2020) --- View of light spirals from the Education Payload Observation (JAXA-EPO) experiment...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 19, 2001

Space Shuttle Projects

Space Shuttle Orbiter Discovery lifted off for the STS-105 mission on August 10, 2001. The main purpose of the...

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NASA image: Hoshide in Destiny lab during EVA 1
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Jun 3, 2008

Hoshide in Destiny lab during EVA 1

S124-E-005916 (3 June 2008) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Akihiko Hoshide, STS-124 mission...

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NASA image: View of STS-100 orbiter Endeavour approaching for docking
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Apr 21, 2001

View of STS-100 orbiter Endeavour approaching for docking

ISS002-E-5876 (21 April 2001) --- A distant view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour preparing to dock with the...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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